Users Guide

Configuring CMC to Use Command Line

Consoles

This section provides information about the CMC command line console (or serial/Telnet/Secure Shell console) features, and explains

how to set up the system so that you can perform systems management actions through the console. For information on using the

RACADM commands in CMC through the command line console, see Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e

RACADM Command Line Reference Guide.

Related tasks

Logging In to CMC Using Serial, Telnet, or SSH Console

Topics:

• CMC Command Line Console Features

• Using Telnet Console With CMC

• Using SSH With CMC

• Enabling Front Panel to iKVM Connection

• Configuring Terminal Emulation Software

• Connecting to Servers or Input Output Modules Using Connect Command

CMC Command Line Console Features

The CMC supports the following serial, Telnet, and SSH console features:

• One serial client connection and up to four simultaneous Telnet client connections.

• Up to four simultaneous Secure Shell (SSH) client connections.

• RACADM command support.

• Built-in connect command connecting to the serial console of servers and I/O modules; also available as racadm connect.

• Command Line editing and history.

• Session timeout control on all console interfaces.

CMC Command Line Commands

When you connect to the CMC command line, you can enter these commands:

Table 32. : CMC Command Line Commands

Command Description

racadm

RACADM commands begin with the keyword racadm and are followed by a subcommand.

For more information, see Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e

RACADM Command Line Reference Guide.

connect

Connects to the serial console of a server or I/O module. For more information, see

Connecting to Servers or I/O Modules Using Connect Command.

NOTE: You can also use the racadm connect command.

exit, logout, and quit All the commands perform the same action. They end the current session and return to a

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